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Dunite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Dunite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ferdinand von Hochstetter   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of Dun Mountain, New Zealand, + -ite1   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Dunite and Quartzite

The general Dunite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Dunite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dunite and Quartzite

The history of Dunite and Quartzite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Dunite and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

Dunite and Quartzite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Dunite and Quartzite. In this section, you will know about Dunite and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Dunite is New Zealand whereas Origin of Quartzite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Dunite and Quartzite discoverer. The Discoverer of Dunite is Ferdinand von Hochstetter and the discoverer of Quartzite is Unknown.

Etymology of Dunite and Quartzite

Along with Dunite and Quartzite definition, know more about the etymology of Dunite and Quartzite. Etymology of Dunite and Quartzite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dunite and Formation of Quartzite. The etymology of Dunite is From the name of Dun Mountain, New Zealand, + -ite1 while that of Quartzite is From the name of Dun Mountain, New Zealand, + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dunite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Quartzite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dunite and Quartzite are listed below.

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